Motor oil is its blood. ... LIQUI MOLY offers the matching motor oil for every vehicle in the world. Our motor oils have a variety of approvals by German and overseas car manufacturers, or fulfill the requirements of the producers.
Engine oil additives are chemical compounds that improve the lubricant performance of base oil (or oil "base stock"). Motor oil additives have three basic roles: Enhance existing base oil properties with antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors,anti-foam agents and demulsifying agents.
When fuel efficient, hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius first hit the market, they were all the rage. But now, with gas prices much lower than they once were, and still going down, one starts to wonder if the cost of driving a hybrid is worth the environmental benefits.
Normally, routine maintenance and minor repairs are no higher on a hybrid than on a regular car. ... Routine maintenance costs on a hybrid may be lower than on a regular car. The gas engine shuts down when the car is idling and at other times, such as driving at low speeds when the electric motor takes over.